Pride and Prejudice Novel Study UnitPride and Prejudice Blog The purpose of the blog will be much like the Frankenstein blog. You will be assigned to explore vocabulary used by Austen, as well as the usage of literary elements such as figurative language. You will again be able to earn 10 points per vocabulary/ literary blog post you respond to. Each response must be complete prior to class the following day. The grading rubric can be found on my wikisite. Be sure to read the assignment each day as it will vary. How are you graded? This is it! Your chance to choose the vocabulary words that we will be using in class and studying. Please keep in mind as you choose your words, the following grading rubric: 10 points earned per blog: All three words are defined, the part of speech is given and definition (as used in novel) and the words are new to the reader. 5 points earned per blog: All three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out OR the words are considered below grade level of a senior in high school. 3 points earned per blog: Less than three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out AND the words chosen are considered below grade level of a senior in high school. 0 points earned per blog: No attempt AND/ OR words are undefined and considered below grade level. Any blog published after the due date will only be eligible for 1/2 points possible (5). Posts are due before class time.
1. Critically compare characters within the novel to other novels read. 2. Discuss the novel and the rigidity of social classes in the Regency Period in England. 3. Examine the figurative language used and identify Austen's use of irony and sarcasm. 4. Trace and analyze the rules of social decorum in the Regency Period. 5. Compare and contrast today's life with that of the Regency Period.
Listen to Pride and Prejudice: Below is a snapshot of the Pride and Prejudice Librivox search at the iTunes Store or you can go to Librivox to listen to it streamed.
Questions from THursday, April 29th Activity: Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins. What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth) Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character. How does Mrs. Gardiner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow? What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane not being engaged? Explain why. What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement? Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins. What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth) Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character. How does Mrs. Gardner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow? What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane not being engaged? Explain why. What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement?
Pride and Prejudice Novel Study UnitPride and Prejudice Blog
The purpose of the blog will be much like the Frankenstein blog. You will be assigned to explore vocabulary used by Austen, as well as the usage of literary elements such as figurative language. You will again be able to earn 10 points per vocabulary/ literary blog post you respond to. Each response must be complete prior to class the following day. The grading rubric can be found on my wikisite. Be sure to read the assignment each day as it will vary.
How are you graded?
This is it! Your chance to choose the vocabulary words that we will be using in class and studying. Please keep in mind as you choose your words, the following grading rubric:
10 points earned per blog: All three words are defined, the part of speech is given and definition (as used in novel) and the words are new to the reader.
5 points earned per blog: All three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out OR the words are considered below grade level of a senior in high school.
3 points earned per blog: Less than three words are defined, the part of speech or definition is left out AND the words chosen are considered below grade level of a senior in high school.
0 points earned per blog: No attempt AND/ OR words are undefined and considered below grade level.
Any blog published after the due date will only be eligible for 1/2 points possible (5). Posts are due before class time.
Pride and Prejudice Novel Study Objectives
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:1. Critically compare characters within the novel to other novels read.
2. Discuss the novel and the rigidity of social classes in the Regency Period in England.
3. Examine the figurative language used and identify Austen's use of irony and sarcasm.
4. Trace and analyze the rules of social decorum in the Regency Period.
5. Compare and contrast today's life with that of the Regency Period.
Listen to Pride and Prejudice:
Below is a snapshot of the Pride and Prejudice Librivox search at the iTunes Store or you can go to Librivox to listen to it streamed.
Study Guides:
Questions from THursday, April 29th Activity:
Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins.
What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth)
Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character.
How does Mrs. Gardiner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow?
What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane
not being engaged? Explain why.
What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement?
Explain Mrs. Bennet's conversation with Mrs. Gardiner about Mr. Collins.
What is Mrs. Gardiner's perspective on Jane and Mr. Bingley? (From both her conversation with her sister-in-law and Elizabeth)
Explain Jane's feelings about Bingley and how she plans to 'get over' him. What does this show about her character.
How does Mrs. Gardner know of Wickhams past, explain. What could this possibly foreshadow?
What role does Elizabeth think Miss Bingley has in Mr. Bingley and Jane
not being engaged? Explain why.
What do each of the Bennet's think of Mr. Collins and Charlotte's engagement?